Speaking on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj commented on the historic first-ever super over in Tata WPL history: “At one point, I thought that eight or nine runs might not be enough in a super over, especially in the WPL, where scoring rates often soar to 12 or 13 runs per over, making chases highly achievable. With just eight runs on the board and RCB needing nine to win, the odds seemed in their favor. However, what a remarkable over Sophie Ecclestone delivered for UP Warriorz! Just imagine—the team winning in a super over in front of a packed stadium, where the entire crowd was backing RCB. It was truly an unforgettable moment.”Speaking on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj reflected on UP Warriorz’s thrilling super-over victory: “The UP Warriorz could have secured the win earlier in the game, right until the final ball, when Kranti Goud completely missed making contact with the bat. However, overall, the team was exceptional. Sophie Ecclestone was outstanding, both with the bat and in the super over with the ball. Her performance was simply sensational.”Speaking on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj praised Sophie Ecclestone’s remarkable performance: “Many expected a repeat of ‘Hurricane Henry,’ but today, we witnessed the brilliance of Sophie Ecclestone with the bat when her team needed crucial runs in the final over. She almost took them over the line, but the single on the penultimate delivery shifted the strike to Kranti Goud. As a young player, she was under pressure to take that final single. Despite that, UP Warriorz managed to push the game into a super over, completely altering the course of the match. A super over featuring Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Ellyse Perry is always going to be thrilling, but Sophie Ecclestone delivered an exceptional performance with the ball to turn the game in UP Warriorz’s favor.”Speaking on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj analyzed RCB’s bowling performance: “I was slightly surprised by the decision to hand Renuka Singh the final over. She has been highly effective with the new ball and in the middle overs, but entrusting her with the final over was a bold move. However, full credit to Sophie Ecclestone for her composure, presence of mind, and ability to keep the strike at crucial moments. She backed herself to go for the big shots, and that made the difference. RCB posted 180 on the board, with Ellyse Perry bowling two overs and Sneh Rana picking up three wickets. However, Georgia Wareham proved to be the expensive bowler today. Perhaps RCB had specific plans for their spinners. There were some bowling changes RCB could have executed differently, but in the end, even 180 did not seem like a safe total.”Speaking on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Stacy-Ann King also applauded Sophie Ecclestone’s all-round brilliance: “She showcased her all-round ability tonight—whether with the ball in the early stages or with the bat, hitting crucial fours and sixes in a remarkable innings. As the world’s number one bowler, she delivered a phenomenal performance. Then came the super over—what can she not do? The only thing missing was that single to seal the match in regulation time. Nevertheless, she was exceptional in her approach, managing the younger players brilliantly in a high-pressure situation. In the super over, though we didn’t get to see her bat again, we witnessed her masterclass with the ball as she successfully defended nine runs.”
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